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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.22, 610.78 and 294.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.22, 610.78 and 294.60 is: 406.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.22 : 610.78 = 294.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.22/610.78 = 294.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.22x = 610.78 × 294.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.22x = 179,935.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,935.32/442.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.89

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